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Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds

Cottage with a water park, steps from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Indian Rocks Beach, FL
  • Place, St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Splash Harbour Water Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Belleair Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds

This original cottage still has some of its 50's charm with wooden ceilings and built-in dressers. The property is beautifully landscaped. It has a relaxing heated/chilled pool with waterfalls and is in an ideal location within walking distance of several great local restaurants and shops.

This beautiful two-bedroom free standing, unique beach cottage is just 15-20 steps to the sand! The Reef boasts beachy decor and has beautiful original wooden ceilings and built-in dressers.

**Attention: September 10th, 2025, Pinellas County began an important beach nourishment project. The project is scheduled out per each City and they have listed open and closed beach access points while they work on the project. For open accesses, please visit: Pinellas.gov/projects/2025-pinellas-county-beach-nourishment-project/

Their projected dates are as follows:
Indian Rocks Beach: October – December 2025

Please understand that this schedule is out of our control and that noise can be expected while work is ongoing. We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this causes, and we appreciate your understanding as the county helps to improve our beaches after the 2024 hurricanes.**

Kitchen: Full kitchen equipped with a refrigerator/freezer combo, electric stove/oven, microwave, blender, and drip coffee maker. Basic dishes and utensils are also provided. Basic spices and cooking oil are not always available.

Living Area: A comfortable Queen sleeper sofa, 2 sitting chairs, ceiling fan, and TV.

Bedroom #1: Has a Queen bed, ceiling fan, plenty of dresser space, and a TV.

Bedroom #2: Two twin beds, ceiling fan, dresser space, and TV.

Bathroom: *Newly renovated!* Full bathroom with toilet, sink, and standing shower. No tub.

Outdoors: We have a private beach area that has plenty of loungers. There is also free shared laundry on site. Shared heated/chilled pool with three relaxing waterfalls, beautiful paver pathways leading you to our private beach area, two grilling areas, and a painted seawall. We have frequent guests who come with extended family to celebrate anniversaries, weddings, family reunions, and holidays. Guests can stay in separate cottages but share the outdoor living spaces.

*The covered pavilion area is reserved for Beach Lodge guests only.

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Important Information:

House Rules:
1. No smoking/vaping in the unit. No illegal substances on the premises.
2. No parties or events.
3. No unauthorized pets. Please notify management of any service animals.
4. You are vacationing in a residential area, please be mindful of noise during all hours. Quiet hours start at 10pm and you must adhere to local noise ordinance.

Renting Requirement Policy: The guest booking the reservation must occupy the unit for the duration of the stay and is required to be 25 years of age minimum. Adults may not rent a unit for anyone under the age of 25, they must be actively present at the rental unit.

Maximum Guest Occupancy Policy: Adherence to occupancy policies and limits is strictly enforced. The guest count may not exceed the maximum guest occupancy at any point in time, including any pre-approved day guests. These policies are in place for your safety and the protection of the vacation home and the vacation rental industry. Violation of these policies may result in immediate eviction with complete forfeiture of all monies paid. Please contact management to request pre-approval for any day guests. Additional guests that will exceed the maximum occupancy will automatically be denied.

Pool Heating: When the pool heater is turned on, the temperature is typically set to 85 degrees unless otherwise stated in the listing. Please understand that when outside temperatures reach 60 degrees or lower a pool heater cannot always heat the pool to temperature.

Pet Policy: We can accept 1-2 small dogs ONLY that weigh 35 pounds or less in this rental. A non-refundable pet fee of $175 + tax per pet is required. Cats are not allowed. Requests for larger dogs must be submitted and approved by management. Pet must be on a leash at all times when outside of the unit; is not allowed onto the furniture, sand, beach, pool area, or pool. Pet must not bother any surrounding guests and pet waste MUST be picked up by the pet owner.

Toiletries: Guests should bring their own toiletries, dishwasher pods, and laundry pods. Each unit will have two rolls of toilet tissue per bathroom, soap for every sink, a trash bag, and at least one roll of paper towels in the kitchen. 2 dishwasher pods and 2 laundry pods are also provided if applicable to the rental. We provide one set of bath towels per guest. For guest convenience, we also provide beach towels.

Parking: This unit has 1 reserved parking space. Guest parking is limited to 1-2 cars on the shuffleboard, first come first serve.

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This home is conveniently located down the street from Guilty Sea Sports Pub and VIP Mexican. You will also find the following places within walking distance: JD's Restaurant & Bar, Jimmy Guana's, PJ's Oyster House, Jake's Cantina, Crabby Bills, Pipo N Betty's Bakery, and an Ice Cream shop with over 100 flavors. Also within walking distance are some local beach shops including beach rentals. There is also a CVS and a post office located close to Crabby Bills. For the kids and kids at heart, there's a small waterpark located nearby.

The surrounding local area has some great day trips as well: Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo featuring holiday lights late Nov-Jan,1st, John's Pass Village and Boardwalk, Tampa Lowry Zoo, Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Aquarium, Sunken Gardens, Dinosaur World, Ellenton Outlet Malls, Children's Museums, enjoy a Tampa Bay Ray's game at Tropicana Field, a Buccaneers Football game in Tampa, or check out some of the pro baseball teams during their local Spring Training, also Disney World and downtown Disney is just two hours away.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Indian Rocks Beach

Located in Independence Square, a neighbourhood in Indian Rocks Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Sand Key Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Russell Stadium or TD Ballpark. Parasailing, power boating and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Indian Rocks Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Splash Harbour Water Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Belleair Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • John R. Bonner Nature Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Indian Rocks Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (PIE-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PJ's Oyster Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vip Mexican Restaurant And Lounge Irb - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Guilty Sea Sports Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Caddy's Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Original Crabby Bills - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reef at The Arbors—Charming 50s Cottage Steps from Beach w/ Pool & Lush Grounds located?

Located in Independence Square, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Splash Harbour Water Park. Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Shopping Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Nick Julian

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Beaches USA Rentals & Management
800-873-0224
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